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DIY Rack

Well, after long searches and racks that just cost too much in my mind, I've decided to go the DIY route.

I've got products sourced for every part of the rack so far except the contact between the floor and the rack. Ideally I want some type of adjustable spike so I can level the rack off on my generally uneven floors. This has been hrder to find than I thought. Any suggestions?

Sorry I can't be more specific about what is I am looking for, its the type of thing that I'll know when I see it.

So any direction the good folks here can lead me will be much appreciated. Oh and any suggestions for DIY materials in general would be fantastic.

Cheers,
peter
mariasplunge
aball
2,018 posts
 
Hi Peter
Check out the pics on my system page. I made that rack myself from parts I found at Lowe's. I used glued boards instead of hardwood for its better vibration control, stained them black, and mounted them with plumbing parts. Believe it or not, I have galvanized nipples on my rack!

I get just as many positive comments from guests about my rack as I do my stereo. It wasn't as cheap as I thought it would be (about $250 for all materials) although it is large since I have it under my TV as well. It has some level adjustment since you can vary the extent to which you screw the flanges and nipples together.

Arthur
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
I like Aball's rack. I'm looking into one but intend to glue the MDF boards for double thickness.
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
Take a look at this thread. It is dedicated to DIY racks and stands. You should be able to get some good info here:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=24055
brandonr
5 posts
 
I just finished my stand this week. Haven't got everything set up yet but am pleased with the way it came out. Legs are solid Purpleheart and the rest is solid Qtr Swn Sapele (to match my Hales Rev 3 speakers). Have adjustable spikes for leveling and is extremely sturdy. Was a blast to make and not too expensive.

http://www.pbase.com/brandonrowe/audio_system

Brandon
ckniker
26 posts
 
Beautiful looking and (seemingly) simple to make. Great job Brandon!

What kind of joinery did you use to attach the rails to the legs?

Chris
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